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Gift Guide 2025
Our hand-picked lists
Whether you love shopping for gifts — or not — LAist has you covered this holiday season.
If you know Altadena Hardware, Pomona's 6 Ps logo, Chef's Coffee Shop ... then you know.
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You can help your giftees see wolves, do yoga with goats and smash objects to their hearts' content — and that's all before the virtual reality headsets come out.
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Sponsored ContentThis content was paid for by a sponsor. The LAist news team was not involved in its creation. Learn more about LAist's editorial guidelines.The magic returns to Descanso Nov. 14 – Jan. 4
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Nail polish inspired by a painting or bowls fashioned from a single piece of wood — these will never be regifted.
More gift ideas
You're sure to attend a holiday party or twelve this season. Bringing a thoughtful gift for your hosts acknowledges their hard work.
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Previous gift guides
You can still find gems and inspiration in our guides from years past.
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This list is (mostly) priced so that you can also pick up a little something green — as in, a plant — to go along with your gift.
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Need a food gift for the gourmand in your life? Well, you’ve come to the right place.
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These creative gifts are perfect for some who can appreciate items made by local artisans to match any budget, from a low of $12 to a splurge of more than $2,000.
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Give the gift of attending a special event this holiday season. Did someone say "party goats"?
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Prowl with P-22, trace the life of a famed Black architect, Paul R. Williams, and meet a flower-spouting monster. There’s an illustrated story for readers of all kinds.
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These creative gifts are perfect for some who can appreciate items made by local artisans to match any budget, from a low of $25 to a splurge of more than $600.
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Many of us don't want more stuff — and neither do our friends and relatives. This is a gift list dedicated to those who seek out great experiences with loved ones and close friends. No decluttering needed.
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Mantle, who has hosted LAist's AirTalk program for nearly 40 years, shares his favorites books about Los Angeles to give friends and family.
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If you're shopping for a plant lover this holiday season, you're in luck. You're sure to find something that will delight them on this plantastic gift list.
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If you score a holiday party invite, you don't want to show up empty-handed. Here are 16 gifts sure to make you the party host's favorite guest.
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Green giving in the bag: Here are gifts for people who put issues such as climate change top of mind. Many items on this list are upcycled, which means less waste.
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The holiday season in L.A. is magical — a winterland of holiday lights, without any actual winter weather. We're compiling a list of our favorite things to do, and we could use your help.
